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US: East Side Fire Rapidly Spreads, Forcing Evacuations South of Red Lodge, Montana

The East Side Fire, a rapidly moving wildfire, broke out south of Red Lodge, Montana, on Monday, April 20, prompting mandatory evacuation orders for nearby residents. Helicopters and air tankers responded to the blaze as traffic was restricted on Highway 212.

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US: Severe Flooding Hits Milwaukee, Forcing Freeway Closures and Stranding Vehicles 4

This video shows a flooded millpond in South Milwaukee on Thursday, April 16. Severe storms brought heavy flooding to the city the night before, forcing freeway closures and leaving vehicles stranded in rising water. The flooding was part of a week-long severe weather outbreak, including tornadoes and hail, stretching from Texas to the Great Lakes.

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US: Brush Fire Erupts in Jurupa Valley, California, Prompting Evacuations

A brush fire erupted on the south end of Jurupa Valley, California, prompting evacuations of nearby residents on Wednesday, April 15. This video shows the smoke around 5 PM, filmed from Riverside across the Santa Ana River.

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Japan's top admiral to visit S. Korea

Japan's top admiral to visit S. Korea

Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff Adm. Akira Saito holds a press conference at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on April 14, 2026, saying he will visit Seoul on April 15-16 to hold talks with his counterparts from South Korea and the United States.

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US: Stunning Double Rainbow Spotted Over Lynn, Indiana, Following Severe Hail Storm

A severe hail storm struck central Indiana on Tuesday, April 14, damaging car windshields and roofs in the Indianapolis area, as the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the region. This video shows a huge double rainbow that appeared over Lynn, Randolph County, following the storm.

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S. Korea-Poland summit in Seoul

S. Korea-Poland summit in Seoul

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (R) and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk meet the press following their talks at the presidential Blue House in Seoul on April 13, 2026. (Pool photo)

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S. Korea-Poland summit in Seoul

S. Korea-Poland summit in Seoul

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (2nd from R) holds talks with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk (3rd from L) at the presidential Blue House in Seoul on April 13, 2026. (Pool photo)

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S. Korea-Poland summit in Seoul

S. Korea-Poland summit in Seoul

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (R) shakes hands with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk at the presidential Blue House in Seoul on April 13, 2026. (Pool photo)

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US: Giant Green Fireball Lights Up Night Sky in Billings, Montana

A giant green fireball lit up the skies across five western states on Wednesday, April 8, before exploding over northeastern Wyoming. The American Meteor Society received over 30 eyewitness accounts from Wyoming, Colorado, Montana, Nebraska, and South Dakota.

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US: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Batter Central and South Florida as Cold Front Stalls Over Peninsula 2

Central Florida was battered by heavy rain and strong winds on Wednesday, April 8, as a stalled cold front funneled tropical moisture into the region. According to the Florida Division of Emergency Management, this weather system was expected to remain through Thursday, bringing a prolonged period of storms to both Central and South Florida.

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Former Japan PM Ishiba holds talks with South Korean President Lee

Former Japan PM Ishiba holds talks with South Korean President Lee

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (L) holds talks with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at the presidential office in Seoul on April 8, 2026.

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Ireland: Fuel Protests Block Dublin Streets for Second Day Over Iran-Linked Price Hikes

Fuel protests disrupted traffic and cross-border travel in Ireland for a second consecutive day, with slow-moving convoys blocking key roads in Dublin and other urban areas. In the capital, protesters blocked O'Connell Bridge and the North and South Quays, disrupting traffic along the city's main thoroughfare. The protests are against high fuel prices, which demonstrators attribute to the ongoing US and Israeli conflict with Iran.

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Brazil: Fire Damages Roof of Rio Olympic Velodrome

A fire broke out at the velodrome in Rio de Janeiro's Olympic Park in the early hours of Wednesday, April 8, damaging the roof of the venue but leaving the track intact. No injuries were reported.

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Former Japan PM Ishiba's visit to South Korea

Former Japan PM Ishiba's visit to South Korea

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba delivers a keynote speech at a symposium hosted by the Asan Institute for Policy Studies in Seoul, South Korea, on April 8, 2026. He noted the importance of strengthening cooperation between Japan, the United States and South Korea to deal with North Korea.

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US: Severe Storms Batter Western New York, Triggering Flooding and Road Closures

Severe thunderstorms swept through Western New York on Tuesday, March 31, bringing heavy rain, hail, lightning, and strong winds. The storms caused widespread flooding, power outages, and road closures across the region. A tornado warning was issued for parts of the area.

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Golf: Ford Championship

Golf: Ford Championship

Kim Hyo Joo of South Korea poses with the victor's trophy after winning the Ford Championship golf tournament at Whirlwind Golf Club in Chandler, Arizona, on March 29, 2026.

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Figure skating: ISU awards

Figure skating: ISU awards

Ilia Malinin (R) of the United States and Lee Hae In of South Korea pose for photos as they attend the ISU Figure Skating Awards ceremony in Prague on March 29, 2026, following the world figure skating championships.

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Figure skating: ISU awards

Figure skating: ISU awards

Ilia Malinin (R) of the United States and Lee Hae In of South Korea pose for photos as they attend the ISU Figure Skating Awards ceremony in Prague on March 29, 2026, following the world figure skating championships.

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US: No Kings Rallies Draw Millions Nationwide in Protest Against Trump Policies 8

Large-scale "No Kings" protests swept across the United States on Saturday, March 28, marking the third nationwide demonstration against the Trump administration in the past ten months. Organizers reported that approximately eight million people participated, making it one of the largest protests in recent history. Demonstrators rallied against multiple grievances, including the war in Iran, federal immigration enforcement, rising living costs, and threats to voting rights.

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UK: Tens of Thousands March in London in Stand Against Far-Right Extremism

Tens of thousands of people marched through central London on March 28, in what organizers called the largest ever anti-far-right demonstration in British history. The march was organized by the Together Alliance, a coalition of approximately 500 groups including trade unions and anti-racism campaigners, with police estimating the crowd at around 50,000.

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Chile: Pot-Banging Protests Break Out Across Santiago as Historic Fuel Price Hike Looms

Chileans took to the streets on Wednesday, March 25, banging pots in protest across Santiago's metropolitan region ahead of a historic fuel price hike that took effect the following day.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Shin Ji A of South Korea performs in the women's short program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 25, 2026.

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CORRECTED: Figure skating: World championships in Prague

CORRECTED: Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Lee Hae In of South Korea performs in the women's short program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 25, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Shin Ji A of South Korea performs in the women's short program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 25, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Shin Ji A of South Korea performs in the women's short program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 25, 2026.

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Golf: Founders Cup

Golf: Founders Cup

Kim Hyo Joo of South Korea poses with the victor's trophy after winning the Founders Cup golf tournament on March 22, 2026, at Sharon Heights Golf & Country Club in Menlo Park, California.

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China: Toddler Falls Into Gap Between High-Speed Train and Platform at Nanjing South Station

A toddler accidentally fell into the narrow gap between a high-speed train and the platform at Nanjing South Station in Jiangsu Province, China on Saturday, March 14. According to reports, the train was scheduled to stop for only five minutes, but police officers acted quickly, reaching into the gap to rescue the toddler in time.

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Venezuela: Crowd Floods Caracas Streets to Celebrate WBC Victory

The Venezuelan national team won the 2026 World Baseball Classic, defeating the United States 3–2 at LoanDepot Park in Miami on March 17, securing the country’s first professional baseball world title. The streets of Caracas and cities across Venezuela erupted in celebration, and Acting President Delcy Rodríguez declared March 18 a national public holiday. The first part of the video was filmed on Bolívar Avenue.

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Football: Women's Asian Cup

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Japan players pose for a photo after reaching the final of the Women's Asian Cup by beating South Korea 4-1 in a semifinal in Sydney on March 18, 2026. Nadeshiko Japan will face hosts Australia in the final.

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Football: Women's Asian Cup

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Japan players pose for a photo after reaching the final of the Women's Asian Cup by beating South Korea 4-1 in a semifinal in Sydney on March 18, 2026. Nadeshiko Japan will face hosts Australia in the final.

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Football: Women's Asian Cup

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Japan players acknowledge the crowd after reaching the final of the Women's Asian Cup by beating South Korea 4-1 in a semifinal in Sydney on March 18, 2026. Nadeshiko Japan will face hosts Australia in the final.

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Chile: Cheers Echo Through Santiago’s “Little Caracas” as Venezuela Wins First WBC Title

The sound of cheers echoed through Toro Mazote street in Santiago's Estación Central on Tuesday night, as Venezuela claimed its first-ever World Baseball Classic championship. Footage captured from an apartment window on Toro Mazote — the heart of the neighborhood known as "Pequeña Caracas," home to one of the largest Venezuelan communities in Chile — shows the street alive with noise as unseen residents celebrated Venezuela's historic victory.

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US: Blizzard Slams Iowa With Whiteout Conditions 4

A powerful blizzard struck Iowa on Sunday, March 15, bringing dangerous conditions across much of the state. The National Weather Service issued Blizzard Warnings across a wide swath of the state, with snowfall accumulations of 6 inches or more possible across northern and eastern Iowa, and wind gusts threatening to reduce visibility to below a quarter mile.

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US: Blizzard Slams Iowa With Whiteout Conditions

A powerful blizzard struck Iowa on Sunday, March 15, bringing dangerous conditions across much of the state. The National Weather Service issued Blizzard Warnings across a wide swath of the state, with snowfall accumulations of 6 inches or more possible across northern and eastern Iowa, and wind gusts threatening to reduce visibility to below a quarter mile.

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Fire at Seoul accommodation facility

Fire at Seoul accommodation facility

Photo taken on March 15, 2026, shows an accommodation facility in Seoul, South Korea, following a fire.

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Fire at Seoul accommodation facility

Fire at Seoul accommodation facility

Photo taken on March 15, 2026, shows an accommodation facility in Seoul, South Korea, following a fire.

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Japan-S. Korea finance dialogue

Japan-S. Korea finance dialogue

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama holds a press conference following the 10th round of bilateral finance ministerial dialogue with her South Korean counterpart Koo Yun Cheol in Tokyo on March 14, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: South Korea vs. Dominican Republic

World Baseball Classic: South Korea vs. Dominican Republic

South Korean players are pictured after losing to the Dominican Republic in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 13, 2026.

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US: Fast-Moving Qury Fire Tears Through Custer, Remains Uncontained in South Dakota

The Qury Fire, which ignited on Thursday, March 12, in Custer County, South Dakota, burned through approximately 7,000 acres and remains 0% contained as of Friday, forcing residents to evacuate and prompting a multi-agency response. Several roads in the area were closed, and officials urged the public to stay out of the area.

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World Baseball Classic: South Korea vs. Dominican Republic

World Baseball Classic: South Korea vs. Dominican Republic

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. of the Dominican Republic hits an RBI double in the third inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against South Korea at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 13, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: South Korea vs. Dominican Republic

World Baseball Classic: South Korea vs. Dominican Republic

Junior Caminero of the Dominican Republic hits an RBI double in the second inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against South Korea at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 13, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: South Korea vs. Dominican Republic

World Baseball Classic: South Korea vs. Dominican Republic

Junior Caminero of the Dominican Republic hits an RBI double in the second inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against South Korea at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 13, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: South Korea vs. Dominican Republic

World Baseball Classic: South Korea vs. Dominican Republic

Austin Wells (28) of the Dominican Republic hits a game-ending three-run home run in the seventh inning of a run-rule-shortened World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against South Korea at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 13, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: South Korea vs. Dominican Republic

World Baseball Classic: South Korea vs. Dominican Republic

South Korean players are pictured after losing to the Dominican Republic in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 13, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: South Korea vs. Dominican Republic

World Baseball Classic: South Korea vs. Dominican Republic

Austin Wells (28) of the Dominican Republic is congratulated by teammates after hitting a game-ending three-run home run in the seventh inning of a run-rule-shortened World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against South Korea at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 13, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: South Korea vs. Dominican Republic

World Baseball Classic: South Korea vs. Dominican Republic

South Korea starter Ryu Hyun Jin pitches in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against the Dominican Republic at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 13, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: South Korea vs. Dominican Republic

World Baseball Classic: South Korea vs. Dominican Republic

Spectators cheer during a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game between South Korea and the Dominican Republic at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 13, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: South Korea vs. Dominican Republic

World Baseball Classic: South Korea vs. Dominican Republic

Spectators cheer during a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game between South Korea and the Dominican Republic at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 13, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: South Korea vs. Dominican Republic

World Baseball Classic: South Korea vs. Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic starter Cristopher Sanchez pitches in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against South Korea at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 13, 2026.

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US: Powerful Winds Sweep Across Indiana, Overturning Trucks on Highways

Powerful winds swept across Indiana on Friday, March 13, knocking out power to thousands of customers, overturning multiple semi-trucks on highways, and disrupting travel including South Shore train service. Numerous calls for service were reported throughout the region for crashes, and downed trees and power lines.

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